5alpha-hydroxysteroid dehydratase
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The enzyme 5α-hydroxysteroid dehydratase (Template:EnzExplorer) catalyzes the chemical reaction
- 5α-ergosta-7,22-diene-3β,5-diol ergosterol + H2O
This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically the hydro-lyases, which cleave carbon-oxygen bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is 5α-ergosta-7,22-diene-3β,5-diol 5,6-hydro-lyase (ergosterol-forming). This enzyme is also called 5α-ergosta-7,22-diene-3β,5-diol 5,6-hydro-lyase.
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